Oklahoma is one of the top states for gun violence, according to a report released this week.24/7 Wall St. reviewed data on gun violence by state based on the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.According to their study, Oklahoma is the fifth highest state in regard to gun violence,with 19.6 firearm deaths per 100,000 people.The report states there were 766 total firearm deaths in 2016, including 238 homicides and 517 being suicides.Last in gun violence is the state of Massachusetts, with 3.4 firearm deaths per 100,000 people and 242 firearm deaths in 2016.

Oklahoma is one of the top states for gun violence, according to a report released this week.

24/7 Wall St. reviewed data on gun violence by state based on the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Advertisement

According to their study, Oklahoma is the fifth highest state in regard to gun violence,with 19.6 firearm deaths per 100,000 people.

The report states there were 766 total firearm deaths in 2016, including 238 homicides and 517 being suicides.

Last in gun violence is the state of Massachusetts, with 3.4 firearm deaths per 100,000 people and 242 firearm deaths in 2016.